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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.11, 44,215.26 and 18,615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.11, 44,215.26 and 18,615.75 is: 25,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.11 : 44,215.26 = 18,615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.11/44,215.26 = 18,615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.11x = 44,215.26 × 18,615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.11x = 823,100,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,100,226.35/32,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.07

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